Physics Y10 Week 1 Flashcards
KM - MM
x1000000
Smaller units to Larger Units we multiply by the conversion factor?
False
g in 1kg
1000
mm in 1m
1000
In order to avoid parallax error?
Line of sight must be at a right angle to the measuring scale
Explain Wooden Block Method
- But the sphere or cylinder between two blocks in contact with a ruler.
- Read distance between two blocks.
What do we use to measure small lengths?
Micrometer, Wrapping a small thread around an object.
How do we measure the time taken for a full cycle of a pendulum?
Divide the time interval by the number of complete swings eg. 10 = the period of time taken for one swing.
SI unit for volume?
m^3
Volume for a regularly shaped object?
L x H x W
Measuring Volume of irregular object?
The Volume of a irregular object is measured by taking by placing object in measuring cylinder of water and taking away original volume (before object is placed) from the new volume (with object Placed)
Measurement of mass?
Measured by using balance.